Quote by John Grisham

I can't change overnight into a serious literary author. You can't compare apples to oranges. William Faulkner was a great literary genius. I am not.

I can't change overnight into a serious literary author. You

Summary

In this quote, the speaker recognizes their own limitations and acknowledges that they cannot expect to suddenly transform into a skilled author. By using the phrase "apples to oranges," they imply that comparing themselves to an eminent writer like William Faulkner is unreasonable. The speaker humbly accepts their own abilities and admits that they are not on par with Faulkner's exceptional talent as a literary genius.

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